Business

Perkins State Bank held a celebration in conjunction with the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce last Thursday to celebrate the bank's 95th anniversary. Various bank officials and members of the business and political community attended.

Bank president Frank Etheridge welcomed the group, which got to view memorabilia from the years that the bank had been in service.

Eager Contracting, Warehouse Flooring to host Chamber event Eager Contracting, Inc. and Warehouse Flooring Outlet are hosting the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce's June After-Hours Mixer on Thursday, June 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Mixer, open to Chamber members and area residents, is designed to acquaint the public with locally owned and operated businesses. Local artist Linda Ballentine Brown, a charter member of the Cowboy Art Association of Florida, will have her paintings on display during the gathering.

The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce has moved to its new location on Southwest First Avenue, just north of Nature Coast Regional Hospital, in the City Hall Annex. The Chamber recently received the OK from the City Council to move into the new location.

Faade grant applications must be submitted by March 31 to be eligible for this year's awards.

Community Development Agency vice chair Nick Williams reminded members of the CRA of the deadline at the group's meeting on Monday evening. The grants are an effort to restore the historic feel of downtown Williston by returning core buildings to their original appearance.